Exchanges:– wwooof.net: Working Weekends On Orgnic Farms: Exchange work for food+ housing at farms around world!
– WorkAway: A bit of Work in exchange for a bit of Living around the world.(20 euro membership)
– HelpX: Exchange work for accommodations and food. Sometime just ask to stay for free. (20 euro membership)

Tools:
– Word Lens(Android, iOS): Live translate large printed text in real time.
– Point It Book: Portable small book with visuals of many things to communicate.
– Talking Translator Apps: There are tons of free apps out there. Get one.